Stories from UF's International Community Global Gator: Jane K. (Evgeniya Kozhevnikova)

 

Jane K (Evgeniya Kozhevnikova) is a composer, pianist, educator, and one of the founding members of the International Student Council.  Jane is a proud recipient of various awards, including DownBeat Magazine’s Outstanding Performance award (Latin jazz, 2019), the “Music Now” contest—a part of Indiana State University’s Contemporary Music Festival, 1st and Special Prizes at the 2020 International Composers’ Competition Opus Ignotum, among others. Jane currently serves as a TA in UF’s undergraduate music theory program. 

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Dr. Kumaran of FYCS receives an Honorary Doctorate from the World Academy of Arts and Culture!
12/02/24

Dr. Muthusami Kumaran, Associate Professor of Nonprofit Management & Community Organization, Department of Family, Youth & Community Sciences, CALS has just received an Honorary Doctorate for his lifetime service to build the capacity of global NGO sector and for the work on his book “Managing A Million Missions: Strategic Capacity Building for NGOs.” It was awarded by the World Academy of Arts and Culture (based in California and approved by UNESCO) during one of its annual events the World Congress of Poets held November 20 - 25 in the city Madurai, India. In addition to his two earned Ph.D.s, this becomes Dr. Kumaran’s third doctorate. Dr. K says “this year’s 43rd World...

UF’s biomedical engineering department is excited to share Dr. Wesley Bolch's article, recently featured in our annual magazine
12/02/24

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UF Ranks 6th in Study Abroad Participation in Open Doors Report
12/02/24

Following a successful International Education Week celebration, the University of Florida International Center (UFIC) proudly announces that UF has been ranked 6th among doctoral-granting universities in the United States for sending students abroad, according to the ...

UFIC Trivia Competition Winners
11/25/24

One of UFIC signature IEW events is when students, staff, and faculty compete in fun world trivia games, testing their knowledge of country flags, geography, current events, languages, music, food, holidays, etc. 

The winners of the 2024 Trivia Competition were: 

Paloma Rodriguez, Anita Badhwar, Jennifer North, Jack Maguschak

 

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COIL for Staff Session during International Education Week

 

As part of International Education Week (IEW) 2024, the COIL Connect Live III Zoom workshop, "Three Approaches to COIL Professional Development," was offered on how COIL Connect partner organizations drive innovation in virtual exchange through faculty, staff, and leadership training programs....

CAS Interdisciplinary Graduate Workshop: The Environment in Africa
11/22/24

The Center of African Studies hosted a day of presentations and discussions with UF graduate researchers tackling environmental topics in Africa. The discussants provided feedback and insights. The event also included an informal lunch with UF faculty, participants, and attendees to exchange ideas and professional development resources.

UFIC Global Game Time
11/22/24

Hosted by UFIC, participants had fun by playing board and card games from around the world!

International Tea Time Event
11/22/24

The UF Gator International Focus Team (UFGIFT) hosted an “International Tea Time” event where participants could meet, talk with, play games, and simply spend time getting to know one another. It was a great opportunity to learn about other people and make friends from around the world.

30th Annual International Student Achievement Awards
11/22/24

The International Student Achievement Awards Ceremony is celebrated each year in tandem with UF’s International Education Week. The awards are a recognition of the outstanding contributions of international students to the college, university, and community. 

Congratulations to all the winners!

 

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